It took some whittling this week to scale back on all of the AT & disability-related tweets we sent out. But I think this is really the best-of-the-best: hearing colors,\u00a0thought controlled\u00a0coffee pots (squeal!!!), app-based\u00a0vision tests and\u00a0WAY more.\u00a0AT in the news for the week of 7\/25 – 7\/29<\/p>\n
“Until there is a cure for ALS, technology is the cure.” -Steve Gleason<\/a><\/p>\n This phone-powered vision test can replace your doctor<\/a><\/p>\n Netflix is the new accessible<\/a><\/p>\n OTTO is a communication aid for kids with autism, and an educational tool for their parents.<\/a><\/p>\n Blind student works w\/Pearson to create a solution allowing students using Braille to interact w\/ math online<\/a><\/p>\n Perceptions become feelings for Neil Harbisson, who can hear colors invisible to his eyes<\/a><\/p>\n BoneyCare app to help with stuttering, and other accessibility presentations at Imagine Cup<\/a><\/p>\n [Podcast] Here is an online audio tool for teachers to explore implementation of assistive technology in public schools<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Assisted Walking Device Market to Reach $2 Billion by 2024<\/a><\/p>\n Drake Music announces new commission opportunities for musicians with disabilities<\/a><\/p>\n Technology: facial recognition to eye scans and thought control<\/a><\/p>\n DoD Program Aids Military Members, Civilian Employees With Disabilities<\/a><\/p>\n A Collaborative Learning Community to Benefit Youth and Young People with Disabilities<\/a><\/p>\n Sniff Test For Alzheimer’s Checks For The Ability To Identify Odors<\/a><\/p>\n Zizzy the Robot Uses 3D Printed Artificial Muscles to Assist Those Lacking Mobility<\/a><\/p>\n Microsoft Imagine Cup finalist developing technology to help overcome challenges<\/a><\/p>\n Tinkering with a mission: weekend inventors create affordable technology<\/a><\/p>\n Entertainment That’s Helping Society Gain New Perspective On Disability<\/a><\/p>\n A prosthesis called LUKE features motors at the shoulder, elbow & hand & a two-way communication system<\/a><\/p>\n Can Automated Web Accessibility Programs Accurately Determine ADA and 508 Compliance?<\/a><\/p>\n